Our story

A kitchen built for the moments that matter

Private Chef started in a Parkhurst home kitchen with a simple promise: food that looks like care, served on time, for people who don't have the luxury of a second chance.

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The chef

Twelve years, four cities, one obsession

Trained in Cape Town and Cape Town's finest hotel groups before opening Private Chef in Joburg in 2018. Every menu starts with what's in season at the local markets and ends with a plate you'd be proud to send to your most important client.

We keep the team small on purpose. You speak to the chef. You taste before you commit. And on the day, the same hands that planned your event are the ones in your kitchen.

How we work

A standard you can hold us to

Hygiene

Certified kitchen, R638 compliant. Cold chain monitored end to end.

Sourcing

Free range, line caught and locally grown wherever the season allows.

Service

On site team in branded chef whites. Service captain on every event.

Reliability

We arrive 90 minutes before service. Every time. No exceptions.

Track record
500+
Events catered
120
Recurring clients
98%
On time arrival
8–800
Guest range
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